SEN Primary Teacher - Feltham
Location: West London
Salary: £194.21 – £258.84 per day (PAYE only)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP
A Role for Teachers Who Truly Understand SEND
This is not a mainstream classroom with light additional needs.
This is a role for a SEND teacher who understands that behaviour is communication, that regulation comes before learning, and that progress in SEND is often measured in trust, safety, and emotional stability before academic outcomes.
The children in this setting have a range of complex needs including Autism/ASC, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory processing differences, and trauma-related needs. Many pupils have experienced disrupted education and require consistent, emotionally intelligent adults who can provide structure, safety, and genuine understanding.
This role suits a teacher who chooses SEND because it matters to them, not because it is simply the next available job.
The Type of Setting
This is a specialist, highly supportive primary environment designed for children who cannot currently thrive in a typical mainstream classroom.
Pupils may present with:
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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
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ADHD and attention regulation difficulties
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Sensory processing differences
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Speech, language and communication needs
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Trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation
Class sizes are smaller, support is higher, and teaching is highly differentiated. The focus is on emotional safety, regulation, and readiness to learn as much as curriculum delivery.
Your Day-to-Day as a SEND Teacher
In this role, you will:
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Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
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Create a calm, predictable classroom environment that supports regulation
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Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
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Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social communication
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Work closely with support staff, therapists, and SEND professionals
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Adapt teaching for sensory, communication, and learning needs
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Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with authority and change
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Celebrate small wins that matter in SEND including engagement, reduced anxiety, emotional stability, and confidence
The Reality
This role can be emotionally demanding.
Some pupils will be dysregulated. Some days will feel heavy. Progress will not always be linear. You will need resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence to stay calm, consistent, and regulated yourself.
But for the right teacher, this is deeply rewarding work. You will see children settle, feel safe, re-engage with learning, and begin to trust adults again. That is the real impact of this role.
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is right for you if:
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You have genuine SEND teaching experience
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You understand Autism and SEMH beyond surface-level strategies
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You are calm under pressure and emotionally grounded
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You believe in trauma-informed, child-centred practice
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You value relationships as much as results
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You actively want to work in SEND, not simply tolerate it
This role is not suited to teachers looking for an easy classroom, short-term stopgap, or a role without behavioural or emotional complexity.
Why Work With Parker Smith Inclusion
We are a specialist SEND recruitment consultancy. SEND is all we do.
We work ethically, transparently, and with long-term relationships in mind. We will support you honestly, advocate for you properly, and place you into settings where you can genuinely thrive.
This role is PAYE only. No umbrella. No hidden margins. No false promises.
If you are a SEND teacher who wants to make a real difference in a specialist primary environment, I would love to speak with you about this opportunity.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation luke.falzon@psinclusion.co.uk.
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